About Sydney West

Travel to Parramatta from Circular Quay by Rivercat, following Sydney Harbour as it heads west to become the Parramatta River. You can also reach Sydney Olympic Park by the Rivercat as well as train; spend a day touring the famous site of the Sydney 2000 Olympics, with its outstanding stadiums, sports facilities and parklands via cycling and walking trails. Parramatta is also home to a UNESCO site, Old Government House and Domain, part of the group that makes up the World Heritage Australian Convict Sites. Nearby, walk or cycle along Governor Macquarie’s original carriageway in pretty Parramatta Park and visit Experiment Farm Cottage, a former colonial residence and working farm.

Kids' activities options abound in Sydney's west where you can pat and feed animals at various farms and wildlife parks. There's also skate parks to enjoy, cycling tracks to explore and aqua golf for those wanting to try something new.

Western Sydney secrets

Olympic canoeist Jess Fox and Western Sydney sporting champion Nathan Hindmarsh share their secrets on things to see and do in Sydney's west. Discover the best places for fun in the water, invigorating walks and where to stop for a bite.

Western Sydney answers a thrillseeker's call for adrenaline and adventure. Soar through the air while indoor skydiving, fly over water with a jetpack experience, and go ziplining through the forest along flying fox courses.